Payroll Technician

Salary: $16.15 Hourly
Location : Killeen-Central Campus
Job Type: Full Time Hourly
Job Number: 202500226
Division: Human Resource Management
Department: Payroll
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 5:30 PM Central


Summary of Position


This position assists in the timely and accurate completion of payrolls for payroll cycles assigned. Enters and maintains records for electronic funds transfer data and serves as backup for Director, Payroll & Benefit Services.

Education and Experience


Associate's Degree from a nationally, regionally or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education is required.
Four years' wage-earning experience of which two years of payroll/accounting experience is required.


Prefer payroll experience and experience with Ellucian (Colleague)

Knowledge Skills and Ability

• Working knowledge of automated payroll systems and data entry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, to include MS Word and Excel, Skilled in operating a personal computer, calculators and various office machines.
• Ability to perform mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to review, categorize and prioritize data.
• Ability to be detail oriented and work with deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to be dependable, a self-starter, courteous and discreet.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards for specific situations.

Essential Functions

• Accurately processes and enters data into the payroll computer system, compute overtime and leave and prepares pay adjustments for assigned payrolls. Scans documents as needed.
• Sets up, withholds and monitors court ordered garnishments.
• Assists employees with payroll procedures and related matters.
• Processes final steps for payroll cycles. Includes running all necessary reports, printing checks/efts and sending files to the bank.
• Sets up requisitions and track (employee benefits, unemployment, state taxes, miscellaneous deductions, child support, bankruptcy, tax levies, student loans and department requests). Update garnishment/child support listing as needed. Sets up per diem deductions.
• Completes TRS7 &TRS8 forms which are reviewed by the Director
• Prepare EFT/Paycheck processing reports, check logs and bank funds transfer report.
• Researches & process all over payment issues &/or Payroll/General Ledger discrepancies.
• Assists with Payroll in-processing of all new hires and performs Self Service time entry set up and maintenance as needed.
• Sets up, enters and maintains employee direct deposit records and orders supplies for department as needed
• Reviews quarterly reports to check for errors

EEO Statement

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We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Full-time employees participate in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS). To learn more details, visit our benefits page
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What is the highest level of degree attained or conferred? (Must attach transcript with degree conferred date)

• High School Diploma/GED only
• Certificate of Completion or 30 college credits
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• I do not have a GED or High School Diploma

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How many years of wage earning experience do you have in the workforce?

• No Experience
• 6 Months Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience

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How many years of experience do you have with data entry; being able to verify data with high level of accuracy and provide reports?

• No Experience
• Less than 6 Months Experience
• 6 Months Experience
• 6 to 11 Months Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• More than 3 Years Experience

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How many years of experience do you have in purchasing, including submitting/processing requisitions for supplies/equipment?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 Year Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• More than 3 Years Experience

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How many years of experience do you have working in a payroll or accounting area?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience
• More than 5 Years Experience

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How much experience do you have specifically related to payroll processing?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 Years Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience
• 6 Years Experience
• More than 6 Years Experience

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Do you have experience with payroll functions that include setting up garnishments for things such as child support, student loans, tax levies or bankruptcy?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a Veteran of the US Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

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